Starting Monday, February 9, the Mexico City Metro's Line 2 will begin remodeling works on 16 stations, altering hours at San Antonio Abad, Chabacano, and Viaducto. Service will split into two circuits, with free RTP bus service to ease disruptions. The project prepares the city for the 2026 World Cup.
The Mexico City Metro system announced that works on Line 2, which has 24 stations, will comprehensively affect 16 of them. The interventions aim to improve aesthetics, maintain tracks, electrical and electronic equipment, fire prevention networks, security cameras, and pumping stations at sites like Pino Suárez, San Antonio Abad, Portales, and Ermita to reduce rain-related disruptions.
Stations San Antonio Abad, Chabacano, and Viaducto will have adjusted hours: closing at 22:00 on weekdays; 20:00 on Saturdays; and no service all day on Sundays. Line 2 service will split into two circuits: Cuatro Caminos to Pino Suárez and Tasqueña to Xola.
To assist users, the Mexico City Government will provide free Red de Transportes de Pasajeros (RTP) bus service along the Xola-Viaducto-Chabacano-San Antonio Abad-Pino Suárez route in both directions. RTP hours: 22:00 to 00:30 weekdays; 20:00 to 00:30 Saturdays; and 07:00 to 00:30 Sundays.
The works will benefit an average of 568,000 daily users and involve a 1 billion peso investment, as stated by Metro director Adrián Rubalcava. Mexico City Government head Clara Brugada highlighted Line 2's strategic role in connecting major lines. It is part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup, including Line 3 rehabilitation from Universidad to Indios Verdes.
